Strategic Plant Scheduling & Logistics Lead

Smithfield Foods; Tar Heel (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods seeks a Plant Scheduling Manager to drive production planning and ensure on-time material flow. You will shape daily and weekly schedules, oversee purchasing, scheduling, and shipping, and partner with cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency and plant uptime.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and strong SAP/ERP skills, with a focus on cost savings, inventory control, and reliable delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, materials management, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant purchasing or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership.
• Proficiency in SAP (Production Planning, MM, SD), ERP/MRP systems, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with report writing experience.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and cost savings initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Purchasing, Scheduling, and Shipping teams, including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Oversee purchasing and supplier relationships to ensure a seamless flow of materials and negotiate with suppliers.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and manage production schedules, forecasts, and inventory rotations to maintain plant operations.
• Coordinate logistics with Shipping to align orders, raw materials, and finished goods for timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, purchasing, materials management, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods seeks a Plant Scheduling Manager to drive production planning and ensure on-time material flow. You will shape daily and weekly schedules, oversee purchasing, scheduling, and shipping, and partner with cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency and plant uptime.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and strong SAP/ERP skills, with a focus on cost savings, inventory control, and reliable delivery to customers.